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YF03 ESG

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,448 mi
Last recorded66,448 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ESG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 63,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,327 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,984 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,591 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,285 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,395 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 23,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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YF03 ESG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF03 ESG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YF03 ESG?

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What year was YF03 ESG registered?

YF03 ESG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is YF03 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 ESG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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